Equality & Diversity

Is Endometriosis a Disability?

Is endometriosis a disability? What support can you offer employees with the condition? Find out how to help them in our blog.

What is the Purpose of the Equality Act?

In the guide, we'll look at what the Equality Act is, what the law covers, and how to comply with your legal obligations.

What is the Disability Confident Scheme?

In this guide, we'll look at what a disability confident scheme is, what the law covers, and how to conduct the best scheme for your disabled staff.

What Are the Benefits of Equal Opportunities in Workplaces?

In this guide, we’ll explain what equal opportunities are, the benefits of a diverse work environment, and how to promote inclusivity in your workplace.

What is the Importance of Equal Pay?

In this guide, we'll look at what equal pay means, what the law covers, and how to provide fair and lawful wages to your staff.

What is the Importance of Freedom of Speech at Work?

What are your rights to freedom of speech at work? What are your staff members' rights? In this guide, we explain where your business can stand on freedom of speech.

HMRC workers balloted over strike action over sacked reps

The union representing HMRC employees is balloting members based in Newcastle for industrial action in support of three sacked reps.

Fawcett Society calculates that women "will not be paid for rest of the year"

Every year, the charity campaigning for gender equality and women’s rights, the Fawcett Society, examines the UK's mean gender pay gap and highlights the day when, based on the available data, women overall in the UK stop being paid compared to men.

Government promotes early health interventions to keep people in work

The soon to be published “Get Britain Working” White Paper will bring locally led health, work and skills plans to the fore. It aims to drive down the near record figure of 2.8 million people currently out of work due to long-term sickness.

Work and welfare overhaul to get more people back into employment

Somewhat overshadowed by the Budget, an announcement made earlier in the week by Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, could have a significant impact on the current high levels of inactivity due to ill health.

A word from our founder: Inclusivity is key to festivity

During the festive season, businesses may be busy planning big social events to wrap up the year. But before you get too underway, don’t forget to keep inclusivity at the heart of your plans…

Define wellbeing to help employers, say researchers

A new study finds that a lack of legal definition for wellbeing is hindering efforts to support workers suffering from mental ill-health.

Reporting on the Gender Pay Gap

This employment law guide explores the basics of the Gender Pay Gap and offers guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls...

This employment law guide explores the basics of diversity in the workplace and offers guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls.